Ashes to Diamonds Wow what a topic. The idea of having your dead relatives turned into diamonds really got people talking.Most, who expressed a preference, didn't like the idea, but preferred the traditional burial or normal cremation.One thing though it did get people talking! The Reading British customers are flocking to an American company which […]

... you order a giant ice palace be built in the middle of a desert.

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Well, this was the third time I opened the room. Lots of visitors and (I think) a bit more active participation. No disruption so that was nice too. This time the lesson lasted its alloted hour, which was much better, longer and I think people get too tired, I know I do.The topic was interesting […]

Well I just popped into Frankfurt, and as per normal had a good furtle round the bookshop there. I like to see what new novels have hit the shelves, and I always look to see if there are any new books in the English section. I picked up a couple of interesting new books and […]

... you rename the months of the year after yourself.